Question 1

What's the difference between A Study in Water and Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

A Study in Water is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from En Voyage Perfumes (2012) dominated by Fresh accords. Carnal Flower is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2005) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: White Floral, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, A Study in Water or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, A Study in Water scores 3.71/5 vs Carnal Flower at 4.16/5. Carnal Flower's standout strength: Beautiful, evocative floral with a distinctive dirty/smoky character. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do A Study in Water and Carnal Flower smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 2 accords, including White Floral, Woody, Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Musk. Carnal Flower: Carnal Flower is overwhelmingly praised by the r/fragrance community as a masterpiece floral fragrance with a unique dirty, sensual character.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, A Study in Water or Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

Carnal Flower: Versatile across seasons and occasions with excellent longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits A Study in Water vs Carnal Flower?

Accepted Answer

A Study in Water scores highest for spring wear; Carnal Flower scores highest for all seasons wear. A Study in Water leans daytime, Carnal Flower leans daytime.

A Study in Water vs Carnal Flower

Rezumatul comparației

Note comune (3)

Unice pentru A Study in Water (9)

Unice pentru Carnal Flower (9)

Acorduri comune (2)

Întrebări frecvente

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Carnal Flower

Pozitiv

Negativ

Atribut	A Study in Water	Carnal Flower
Brand	En Voyage Perfumes	Frederic Malle
An	2012	2005
Evaluare	3.71	4.16
Concentrație	—	—
Gen	feminine	feminine
Total note	13	12